Today we will read a book by Stan and Jan Berenstain from the Beginner Books series. The Big Honey Hunt lesson plan will include reading the book and a follow-up activity .
Not only do the listeners follow the adventures of Papa as he looks for honey but this book also rhymes! This holds the students attention as they try to guess the rhyming word that makes sense in the story.
Follow-Up Activity:
Cooking/Tasting activity: Depending on your classroom limitations you may choose to create a honey treat with your students using a simple no-cook recipe. You may want to enlist parents to help you. ****Remember to adjust for any student's food allergies ****
This recipe appears courtesy of the National Honey Board (www.honey.com/consumers):
No-Cook Recipe: Honey Ball Cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup honey 1-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chocolate or multicolored sprinkles
Directions: Place a sheet of waxed paper on a cookie sheet so cookies won't stick. Combine powdered sugar, honey and peanut butter in a medium bowl. Stir until mixed well. Stir in cereal and raisins. Using hands, shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in sprinkles and place on a cookie sheet. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Cookies should feel firm when touched. Serve right away or place in tightly covered container and store in refrigerator.
This recipe appears courtesy of the National Honey Board (www.honey.com/consumers):
Simple Honey Muffins (baking required):
Ingredients: 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup honey 1 egg, beaten 2-1/2 cups buttermilk baking mix
Directions: Combine milk, honey and egg; mix well. Add baking mix and stir only until moistened. Portion into greased muffin tins. Bake at 400°F for 18 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.
Variation: Cinnamon Apple Muffins: Add 2 cups pared, chopped apples and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to basic recipe. Bake about 5 minutes longer than basic recipe.
